How far is Wichita, KS from Medicine Lodge, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Medicine Lodge, KS is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harper County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Medicine Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Medicine Lodge.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North Market Street
110 m · 17 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
2035 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
2516 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kellogg Drive
750 ft · 17 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 54 West
1189 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
953 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 42
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard
2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on West Cessna Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 42
17.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left
17.7 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 14th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 14th Street
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
30.9 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1758 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue
131 m · 21 sec · West Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cherry Street
64 m · 12 sec · North Cherry Street
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Turn right
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Medicine Lodge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
30.9 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Wichita and Sunny near Medicine Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Medicine Lodge?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Wichita and 43.1 miles from Medicine Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wichita and Sunny near Medicine Lodge.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Medicine Lodge. Straight-line distance: 73.82 mi (118.8 km).
#1 Wichita
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.
| Population | 391,731 |
| Coordinates | 37.6922400, -97.3375400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medicine Lodge
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,804 |
| Coordinates | 37.2811300, -98.5803600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medicine Lodge (-98.58036, 37.28113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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